The Auditor-General finds R12.1 billion-worth of issues hindering government ICT projects, amid the state’s weak cyber security posture.
AI-powered auto-assessments, biometric digital identities and cashless payments help SARS reach record revenue collection.
OUTA’s Rachel Fischer and OpenUp’s Shaun Russell discuss ParliMeter, a civic tech dashboard built to make SA's parliamentary data visible, searchable and actionable.
The company’s rollout plan will prioritise low income and underserved areas, ensuring residents gain access to high-quality broadband.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A
The problem isn’t technology or resistance. It’s pre-digital habits that bend modern systems to fit the old bureaucratic logic.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
South Africa will require investment of up to R142 billion for universal and meaningful connectivity, says a new study.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx
The Department of Higher Education and Training and Google SA commit to empowering students with AI and digital skills.
While load-shedding has receded, the lived experience of unreliable power has not, a new report shows.
The Elon Musk-owned company is contesting its rejection in Namibia, and ICASA has yet to act on a directive clearing the way for it to operate in SA.
The South African Social Security Agency is looking for secure, reliable, scalable and highly-available connectivity across all its sites.
The provincial leg of SA Innovation Week showcased solutions aimed at addressing local socio-economic challenges.
Hacker group XP95 claims to have stolen 154GB of private data from the government organisation, demanding $100 000 ransom.